How is Body Weight Correlated to Thyroid Levels

Question

How is body weight correlated to thyroid levels?
A) Increased thyroid hormone causes muscles to bulk up, thus increasing weight.
B) Increased thyroid hormone causes the body to burn food at a faster rate, reducing the chance that calories from food will be stored as fat and lead to weight gain.
C) Increased thyroid hormone causes more food to be stored as fat, leading to weight gain.
D) Increased thyroid hormone causes a decrease in BMR, leading to weight gain.

Accepted Answer

Increased thyroid hormone levels lead to a higher basal metabolic rate (BMR), which means the body burns calories at a faster rate. This can reduce the likelihood of calories being stored as fat, potentially preventing weight gain.